Description
Experience a flavor fiesta with these vibrant ground beef fajitas, bursting with colorful veggies and spices, perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion (sweet or red)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion into strips.
- 2. Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3. Add Flavor: Stir in minced garlic and fajita seasoning, coating the meat evenly. Cook for an additional minute.
- 4. Toss in Vegetables: Add prepared bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender but still slightly crunchy.
- 5. Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a separate dry skillet or microwave them between damp paper towels for about 30 seconds.
- 6. Serve Up: Transfer the filling onto a serving platter or directly into warm tortillas. Customize with toppings like sour cream or salsa if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra spice, consider adding sliced jalapeños. - Leftover fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. - This recipe can easily be adapted using chicken or tofu as protein alternatives.